SAT Vocabulary Lesson 12

The candidate for governor _______________ a sales tax to build a new stadium.

to adopt; to support

an adventurous act

The scientist was __________ that no flammable materials be brought to the test site.

Sheila believed applying a lot of makeup would __________ her looks.

Hiking in the Rockies was our most recent family ________________.

to show or demonstrate clearly

exalt

Hardly recognizing anyone, Ed felt __________ from his old classmates during the 25th reunion.

The ___________ between teams was apparent to the spectators

emphatic

eschew

hostility; deep-seated hatred

The fireman was __________ by the press for saving the child from a burning building.

to alienate

enhance

The prince wished to ____________ his love for the fair maiden.

We were advised to ___________ riding the subway at night.

An ___________ mist covered the hill in the morning.

ethereal